College of Agriculture Celebrates Commencement
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Nearly 450 students graduated from the College of Agriculture on Saturday night in a festive celebration.
In caps and gowns, festooned with floral leis, honor cords, hoods and sashes, they marched into the University Quad for the momentous occasion. They were greeted with cheers and applause from family, friends and onlookers.
To receive their diplomas, each graduating student walked across a stage illuminated by green and yellow lights and decorated with flowers. They were congratulated in turn by University President Soraya M. Coley, Provost Marten denBoer, College of Agriculture Dean Mary Holz-Clause and their department chair.
Dean Holz-Clause and Coley also presented the Julian A. McPhee Award to students Madeleine E. Gross and Michaiah J. Leal, the college valedictorians.
Also recognized at the ceremony were 2015 Distinguished Alumna Teresa Becker; Teacher of the Year Melissa Hulgreen; Advisor of the Year Professor Broc Sandelin; Staff of the Year Sara De La Parra; and Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year Aasta Yim.
The Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences led the way with 110 graduates. Apparel merchandising and management had 101 graduates, while human nutrition and food science had 95.
Agribusiness and food industry management/agricultural science had 48, and plant science had 38.
In addition, 18 students graduated with master’s degrees.
View additional photos from the College of Agriculture commencement ceremony. Watch the full event below: